Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony S930

The following is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 8 years after the S930 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-50 grades vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and S930.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.